Verocithrax Metal Tree Issues

[SplotchyInk]

I've been fiddling with my Verocithrax as of recent.  His base was extremely warped so I had to fix that and make it nice and flat, but now I'm trying to pre place the tree in the notch and it's difficult getting it under the tail properly, and when I do it's all crooked and the base is being forced to warp again.  I'm trying to make sure the tree isn't being bent, I don't want to accidentally break it.

Am I doing something wrong, is anyone else having these same problems?

[TGP]

A photo of the situation would be tremendously helpful to those wanting to make suggestions. Side view maybe?

[SplotchyInk]

But yah, as you can see, it doesn't want to align up, and when I attempt to get it to mesh properly it warps the base.

[redambrosia]

Disclaimer: I didn't get him. I wish I had though...

 

That being said, I'm just looking at the online picture of him. Is your little metal tree is the correct place? It's hard to tell, because there's only two pictures on the online store, and neither those views match your views, but maybe your tree is slightly out of place?

 

Based on the online picture, it seems like the base of your tree might be sticking out a little bit more along that bottom left edge (on your bottom picture). Maybe. I'm not sure.

Edited April 7, 2015 by redambrosia

[TaleSpinner]

Slowly and carefully, bend the tree to fit.  That is the power of metal.

[Bloodhowl]

Can't tell from your picture, but from the online store it looks like the tree is slightly bent at the support branches area and maybe rotated a touch towards the front of the base?:

Edited April 7, 2015 by Bloodhowl

[Reaperbryan]

The tree is designed to fit on one specific indent in the model's base, and to have one specific branch under the tail.

[Laoke]

It looks, from this angle at least, like the tail isn't in the right position.  Needs to be a branch down, and you may need to reposition the tree slightly.

[Leader of the Rats]

Um, not sure if you realize this but, that's not glue you're using, that's toothpaste friend.

[revloc8]

I use a toothbrush to scrub my boiled bones a bit to remove the mold release junk, but I hadnt considered freshening them with a bit of Crest until now...

[redambrosia]

 

Was success had? Did you get your dragon put together Splotchy?

[Egg of Coot]

I really dislike the tree as a solution to Verocithrax's structural stability problems.  I've started looking at ways I can reinforce the figure's legs (internally) with steel wire.  It'll take some engineering, but I like a challenge . . .

 

The Egg

[SplotchyInk]

I'll have to prime the tree first, but I was able to lightly bend it and bend the dragon a bit more so that it works properly.  I have yet painted it, only painting the tree and base initially because I can get to them first.

[Werewolvians]

Mine doesn't look anything like that website picture. Mine has one tiny little branch under the tail, the rest of the branches aren't doing anything. I hope I have it right. I mean, one metal branch should be enought right?

[JGF]

Lets make this the Verocithrax thread!

 

So Im wondering if anyone else is finding his right wing droopy?  His left wing stands up rather tall and straight but his right seems to sag.  It feels like the plastic is slightly bendier.  Anyone else noticing this?  I am wondering if i should pin it to give it more rigidity?  It would need something like a good 1 inch pin to provide the proper support i think.  I've never pinned anything before so I'm a little reluctant to try on this model which I really like.